Frequently Asked Shockwave Questions in Carmichael CA

Ideal candidates for focused shockwave therapy are individuals with tendon, bone, or cartilage conditions that have persisted for three months or more. It is most effective for treating conditions such as:

• Plantar fasciitis
• Achilles tendinopathy
• Patellar tendinopathy
• Shin splints
• Greater trochanteric pain syndrome
• Golfer’s or tennis elbow
• Calcific tendinosis of the shoulder
• Rotator cuff strains or tears
• Chronic tendon pain or dysfunction
• Osteoarthritis affecting the foot, knee, hip, shoulder, or spine
• Fractures not requiring surgery, including delayed or non-union fractures and properly aligned fractures (such as the clavicle)

Shockwave therapy sessions typically last between 5 and 10 minutes.

Most patients receive 1–2 treatments per week. On average, 6–12 sessions are needed to achieve lasting improvement. Your exact treatment plan will depend on how new or long-standing your condition is, along with individual factors such as age and overall health.

Side effects are minimal and usually limited to mild tenderness or discomfort in the treated area during the session. Since the therapy uses targeted sound waves applied to the affected area, there are typically little to no after-effects following treatment.